Head of Risk - Crypto
Star Anise LimitedHong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong
Posted February 13, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Star Anise Limited specializes in legal and compliance recruitment, placing candidates across law firms, financial institutions, and corporate governance roles in major Asian financial hubs and London. The firm’s core focus spans lateral partner and in‑house legal hires, compliance specialists, forensic accountants, and senior back‑office leadership such as COOs and CFOs. With founders who are seasoned lawyers boasting over 30 years of combined industry experience, Star Anise delivers tailored, pragmatic talent solutions built on deep client and candidate insight. Their partnership‑driven approach and commitment to high professional standards set them apart as a trusted adviser in the recruitment landscape.
Job Description
Our client, a market leader in crypto and digital assets, is hiring a Head of Global Risk to manage their international risk management strategy.
Requirements
- A minimum of ten years of risk management experience gained from global markets, trading or financial institutions.
- In-depth understanding of crypto and liquidity/derivatives including blockchain-based settlement risks, custody structures, and counterparty frameworks is essential.
- Excellent track record of designing and implementing global risk frameworks across multiple jurisdictions is necessary.
- Strong attention to detail and international people management experience is required.
- Bachelors degree in finance, economics or related is preferred.
- Fluency in both Mandarin and English is mandatory.
